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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.08, 5,739.27 and 1,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.08, 5,739.27 and 1,361.44 is: 2,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.08 : 5,739.27 = 1,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.08/5,739.27 = 1,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.08x = 5,739.27 × 1,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.08x = 7,813,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,671.75/3,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.68

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